Student Life

Activities and Clubs

Participation in student activities provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and enhance skills. Clubs that focus on academic major/career interests and academic achievement are encouraged by South University. Students interested in forming new clubs or organizations are encouraged to meet with the Dean of Student Affairs or for online students the Academic Success Center Manager, to discuss the group’s goals and plans and receive assistance in club formation. All student clubs must have a faculty or staff advisor and must be approved by the Dean of Student Affairs for online students the Academic Success Center Supervisor. All student activities and fund-raising activities require the approval of the Dean of Student Affairs for online students the Academic Success Center Supervisor. South University reserves the right to deny any application for the formation of a student club when it determines in its sole discretion that the student club does not serve the best interests of the students and/or South University. Students who are interested in getting involved with the planning of student activities should contact the Dean of Student Affairs for online students the Academic Success Center Manager.

Student Lounges

Campus-based locations have student lounges available. Students are encouraged to utilize the student lounge . Vending machines with snacks and drinks are available. Microwaves are available for student use as well.

Communication

Bulletin Boards

Students are encouraged to check the University bulletin boards for notices and important information. Students who wish to post information such as items for sale, roommates needed, etc. should submit their notices to the Dean of Student Affairs. Notices must be approved by the Dean of Student Affairs All postings will be removed after 30 days. Students wishing to re-post their flier may submit it for approval.

Publications

All student publications proposals must be submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs for approval prior to the publication being published, posted, or circulated in any manner. The proposal should include the following information:

  • Purpose of the publication
  • Name of the publication and the sponsoring organization
  • Means of distribution of the publication
  • Frequency of distribution of the publication
  • Contact information for the student to contact regarding the publication
  • Faculty sponsor responsible for reviewing each issue of the publication     
  • South University reserves the right to deny any proposal for publication when it determines in its sole discretion that the publication does not serve the best interests of the students and/or South University.

The Dean of Student Affairs will review the proposal and notify the appropriate contact person regarding the approval or disapproval of the proposed student publication.

Online Campus Common

The Campus Common is the online student community. It is a single place where online students can find resources to aid their studies and access to news and information.

Online students can access The Campus Common by logging into the student portal. From there, students can choose from several of the tools and resources The Campus Common has to offer.

Parking

Parking is available at all campus-based locations. Vehicles are prohibited from being parked on curbs or in designated faculty spaces, or spaces for those with disabilities. Vehicles that are illegally parked may be ticketed. Continued failure to comply with parking policies will result in the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense; non-compliance with University policies is also a Code of Conduct violation. Students park at their own risk and liability.